Upper Jones Lake (FR 401) in AR -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Jones Lake (FR 401) in AR

Road corridorOuachita NF, Poteau Ranger District

13 mi from Waldron

Maps 835 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Ouachita National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 30 consecutive days · 90 days total per calendar year · then move 1 mi · after 30 consecutive days the camp must be removed for 14 days
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Poteau River Site 11 Dam shoreline is 0.2 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 51–75°F, 4.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.